Chiang Kai-shek, the man in a black uniform with a walking rapier, reviews the armed forces which include the air squadron, parachute troops; infantry; anti-aircraft forces, tank units, and machine guns.

Fifteen scenes chronicle the first battle of Shanghai, commonly referred to as the "January 28 Incident" or the "Shanghai War of 1932", where Japanese forces invaded Shanghai without declaration. The main defence forces of Shanghai was the 19th...

From a series called, "Pictures of Naval and air force I", this poster introduces the air-ship and a naval cruiser. The insets at bottom depict a tea-room (left) and a bedroom (right) in an air-ship. Planes and a Chinese junk can be seen in the...

From a series called, "Pictures of Naval and air force II", this poster portrays the combat plane and an aircraft carrier. The insets at bottom depict the machine-gun position on a plane (left) and loading bombs on a plane (right). Mountains and...

Seven scenes chronicle the fighting during the Battle of Shanghai in 1937; also known as the Battle of Songhu or the "August 13 Incident". This was the first major engagement fought between the National Revolutionary Army of the Republic of China...

Several scenes of the Eighth Route Army's fighting in Shanxi Province. The well equipped army is composed of infantry, cavalry and artillery supported by air forces. Zhu De, the commander of the Eight Route Army of the National Revolutionary...

Thirteen scenes chronicle the Battle of Shanghai in 1937; also known as the Battle of Songhu or the "August 13 Incident". This was the first major engagement fought between the National Revolutionary Army of the Republic of China and the Imperial...

Two scenes depict parts of the Battle of Shanghai in 1937; also known as the Battle of Songhu or the "August 13 Incident". Top: Chinese soldiers and equipment attack the enemy in front of Tiangwan City Hall. Bottom: Chinese troops cross Linzao...